Arts, visual and performing

Agnes de Mille, liberated expatriate, and the 'American Suite,' 1938

Article Abstract:

Choreographer and dancer Agnes de Mille left the US for London, England, in 1937 and established a reputation there as a modern dancer. Americana became the predominant theme of her work in England, and she refined a body of work that she presented as a five-movement 'American Suite' during a program in May 1938. The work aided in defining her aesthetic as movement-based, inventive and humorous with a strong narrative line and an intimate style.

Rudolf von Laban: The "Founding Father" of Expressionist Dance

Article Abstract:

Rudolf von Laban is one of the most controversial choreographers of the early twentieth century and a leading intellectual figure of modern dance. A comparison is made between Labanian expressionist choreography and the choreographic aesthetic of the National Socialists.

This article presents an overview and analysis of Siobhan Davies' choreography from 1972 to 1979. Topics include her style of working with music, descriptions of exceptional dances and movements, and her consistent use of live musicians.